1955 Map of Seven Islands

About this map

Seven Islands along the St John River anchors this mid-century survey of the Maine North Woods near the Quebec border. The landscape is defined by the convergence of major waterways, including the Big Black River and the slow-moving Ninemile Deadwater. Evidence of forestry operations and remote access is visible through the Forest Service Airfield and numerous private tracks such as the California Road. Small, remote features like a lonely Cem near the riverbank and named water bodies such as Charles Pond and Blood Lake provide valuable points of reference for those researching the historical geography of Aroostook County. The map details the network of streams and brooks, including Depot Stream and Lizotte Bk, that supported the region's logging era and transit before modern road development.